The Dog, the Night, and the Knife
Written by Marius von Mayenburg
Translated by Maja Zade
Directed by Michael Rogerson
December 1st — December 22nd, 2019
Performances at Fulton Street Collective, an industrial loft in West Town.
“Don’t come any closer. I’ve got the knife now.”
After a dinner with friends, M finds himself in a nightmarish world he doesn’t recognize. The clocks are all stuck at 5:05am, everyone he meets has the same two faces, wolves roam the city, the hospital is filled with sand, and people are eating each other to stay alive. Is tenderness possible in a world that’s given itself over to unfettered hunger?
REVIEWS
“The youthful Silencio troupe stage this literal dog-eat-dog tale with elegant, imagination-rich simplicity, reminiscent of Kafka at his most enigmatic…those open to the offbeat and experimental will find much to absorb and ponder in this audience-challenging play. With this production, the unheralded Silencio company announces that it deserves to be heard.” — New City Stage
“Silencio…takes on an interpretation with the weight of a fever dream, the one after a panic attack…It’s a metaphorical performance relying on the echoes of a warehouse room, scenic designs that feel raw enough to keep you grounded. A three person show, 88 minutes of prose, fear and anger.” — Hooligan Magazine
“Three actors tear through this Kafka inspired diatribe as if each word is a matter of life and death. There’s an intensity that becomes harbored onto you and it’s hard to shake when you depart into the dark shadows of night. Every beat heightens anticipation and the mesmerizing lighting works seamlessly in conjunction with accelerating the story.” - Chicago Theatre Triathlon
PRODUCTION PHOTOS
THE SPACE
Performances will be held at Fulton Street Collective, a massive gymnasium-sized art gallery and event space in West Town (1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 307, Chicago, IL 60622).
The space is a 10 minute walk from the Ashland CTA stop (Green & Pink lines), and is less than a 5 minute walk from the 50 & 65 bus stops.
Accessibility Information
The space is on the third floor - you enter the building by going up a small ramp, and then you can take an elevator directly up to the third floor. There is not an automatic door, but a team member can be stationed at the main door to assist with entry into the building, if needed - reach out to us at silenciochicago@gmail.com if you would need that assistance.
There are two gender-neutral single-occupancy bathrooms on the same floor as the performance space.
Please email silenciochicago@gmail.com if you have any questions about accessibility.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Playwright: Marius von Mayenburg
Translator: Maja Zade
Director: Michael Rogerson
Ensemble: Sazi Bhakti, Hal Cosentino, Tom DeFrancisco
Stage Manager: Ethan Embry
Space & Lighting Design: Sean Gundersen
Costume Design: Jasper Drummond
Sound Design: Sam Graves
Movement Direction: Collin Quinn Rice
Fight Direction: Daniel Chenard
Intimacy Direction: Kayla Menz
Illustrations & Graphics: Anna White, Max Abner
Assistant Director: Zoe Lesser
Production Assistant: Amanda Loch